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ZOOM H2 10 To monitor the output of the H2 using a stereo system, connect a Y cable to the [PHONES/LINE OUT] jack (stereo mini phone jack) and adju
ZOOM H2 11 Operation on Battery Power The H2 can be powered from batteries which must be purchased separately. Insert the batteries asfollows. 1. Ope
ZOOM H2 12 Several instrumentsDesktop standH2 Single instrumentMic clip adapterMic standH2 Recording This section shows how you can try out the H2 st
Recording ZOOM H2 13 Power-on Use the following procedure to turn the H2 on. 1. Insert a SD card into the H2. Verify that power to the H2 is off. The
Recording ZOOM H2 14 FRONT 90Stereo recording of sound sources located in front of the H2, within a 90-degree rangeREAR 120Stereo recording of sound
Recording ZOOM H2 15 degree angle), depending on the width of thesound source and the distance to it. For detailson mic patterns, see page 21.When on
Recording ZOOM H2 16 2. Set the H2 to the recording standby condition and adjust the recording level. Adjusting the recording level means adjustingth
Recording ZOOM H2 17 Recording and playback The steps for recording and playback are asfollows. 1. Set the H2 to the recording standby condition. Wit
ZOOM H2 18 Shows the battery status.Shows the playback time of the current file or the recording time in hours/minutes/seconds.When repeat playback
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 19 Setup example (1): Built-in mics When using the built-in mics to record in stereomode, a sound source located in the
ZOOM H2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented.
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 20 Setup example (2): External mic To use an external mic for recording, connectthe mic to the [EXT MIC IN] jack. If a
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 21 Selecting the mic pattern for the built-in mics When making a recording with the built-inmics of the H2, sound is n
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 22 ● SURROUND 4CH (4-channel mode) Stereo sound from the front side and stereosound from the rear side of the unit is r
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 23 Recording To record in stereo mode, proceed as follows. HINT In the initial condition, the H2 is set up to record st
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 24 5. Adjust the recording level. To adjust the recording level, use the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys. When you press one oft
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 25 Playback This section explains how to play back a filerecorded in stereo mode.In stereo mode, each recording operati
Stereo Mode Recording ZOOM H2 26 Hold down 3 (REW) keyRewindBriefly tap 3 (REW) keyWhen the counter is part way into a file, it is reset to zero (b
ZOOM H2 27 4-Channel Mode Recording This section explains in detail how to record in 4-channel mode. About the 4-channel mode In 4-channel mode, the
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 28 Shows the battery status.Shows the playback time of the current file or the recording time in hours/minutes/seco
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 29 Setup examples The recommended placement when using theH2 in 4-channel mode is shown below. Recording a band re
ZOOM H2 3 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions ...2What the H2 Can Do ...5Part
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 30 Press the 5 (REC) key so that [PLAY/REC]indicator on the front panel flashes in red. Thecurrent input level is
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 31 Playback In 4-channel mode, each recording operationwill result in a pair of stereo files (WAVformat) being store
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 32 Adjusting the front/rear/left/right balance (3D panning) This section explains how to use the so-called3D pannin
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 33 If "INPUT" was selected, the 3D PAN INPUTscreen appears.On the respective screen, move the cursor toON
4-Channel Mode Recording ZOOM H2 34 6. Adjust the 3D panning setting. To move the O symbol up or down, use the 4 (MENU) key and 1 (PLAY/PAUSE)key
ZOOM H2 35 Convenient Recording Functions This section describes various functions of the H2 that will come in handy during recording. Selecting the
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 36 [4-channel mode] 3. Select the recording mode. Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF)keys to move the curs
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 37 Using the AGC/compressor/ limiter function When recording the live performance of aband or a similar event
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 38 ● LIMIT3 (STUDIO) This is a limiter setting suitable for studiorecording.Use the 3 (REW)/ 2 (FF) keys to
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 39 4. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key untilthe stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
Contents ZOOM H2 4 Tuning an Instrument ...63 Using the chromatic tuner ...63Using the dedicated guitar/bas
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 40 Parameter accessible from the AUTO RECscreen are as follows. ● ON/OFF Turns the auto record function on or
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 41 At this screen, you can set the number ofseconds by which the stop of recording isdelayed after the input l
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 42 If the auto stop function is also enabled,recording will stop automatically a number ofseconds after the si
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 43 function cannot be used together. If you set one of these functions to ON while the other is already ON, th
Convenient Recording Functions ZOOM H2 44 Left channel input signalMono signalMono signalLeft channelRight channelRecorderMix to monoRight channel i
ZOOM H2 45 Convenient Playback Functions This section describes various functions of the H2 that will come in handy during playback. Selecting the pl
Convenient Playback Functions ZOOM H2 46 Using the A-B repeat function The A-B repeat function lets you specify twopoints (A and B) in a file (or fi
ZOOM H2 47 File Operations Content recorded in a session by the H2 is stored on the SD card as a file (or a pair of files in 4-channel mode). This se
File Operations ZOOM H2 48 Selecting a folder (stereo mode only) To switch the folder in stereo mode, proceedas follows. 1. Bring up the stereo mode
File Operations ZOOM H2 49 HINT • If the folder contains more than four files, a scroll bar indicating the current cursor position appears at the righ
ZOOM H2 5 What the H2 Can Do Thank you for selecting the ZOOM Handy Recorder H2 (subsequently referred to simply as the "H2 "). The H2 is
File Operations ZOOM H2 50 scroll the screen. 5. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key untilthe stereo mode or 4-channel mode
File Operations ZOOM H2 51 cursor to "RENAME" and press the 5 (REC)key. The display changes as follows. On thisscreen, the underline symb
File Operations ZOOM H2 52 Deleting a file When recording is carried out with the H2,the unit always creates a new file and doesnot overwrite the pre
File Operations ZOOM H2 53 Dividing a file (stereo mode only) You can split an existing file into two partsat any specified point. If you have recor
File Operations ZOOM H2 54 HINT To cancel the division and return to the previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing the 5 (REC) key
File Operations ZOOM H2 55 keys to move the cursor to "FILE" and pressthe 5 (REC) key. 3. Select the file whose level you want to normali
File Operations ZOOM H2 56 5. Select the bit rate for the MP3 file. The bit rate determines the amount ofinformation that is contained in the MP3file
File Operations ZOOM H2 57 Converting a 4-channel file pair to a stereo file (4-channel mode only) You can convert a pair of stereo WAV filesrecorde
File Operations ZOOM H2 58 To use the 3D panning settings, move thecursor to "ENABLE" and press the 5 (REC)key. The setting is accepted,
File Operations ZOOM H2 59 Checking the mark list Whenever you press the 1 (PLAY/PAUSE)key while a recording is in progress, theindication "MA
What the H2 Can Do ZOOM H2 6 source. If a mono mic is used, only the leftchannel signal will be recorded. Recording other external sources The [LIN
ZOOM H2 60 SD Card Operations This section explains various operations related to the SD card inserted in the H2. Checking the remaining time on the
SD Card Operations ZOOM H2 61 Formatting a card Before using an off-the-shelf SD card or anSD card that was formatted in anothercomputer, you must fo
SD Card Operations ZOOM H2 62 SD card dropout errors Depending on the combination of operationmode and recording mode, data transfer to theSD card du
ZOOM H2 63 Tuning an Instrument The H2 incorporates a tuner function that allows tuning based on the input signal from the built-inmics, the [EXT MIC
Tuning an Instrument ZOOM H2 64 Watch the indication on the screen whiletuning the instrument. NOTE If the display does not respond to the playing of
Tuning an Instrument ZOOM H2 65 the number of the string for tuning and notename for that string are displayed. Forexample, when you have selected &q
Tuning an Instrument ZOOM H2 66 Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner When the H2 is in the default condition, thetuner reference pitch is set
ZOOM H2 67 Using the Metronome Function The H2 has a built-in metronome that can be used as a guide rhythm during recording. You canhave the metronom
Using the Metronome Function ZOOM H2 68 screen comes up.At this screen, you can specify whether to playa pre-count before recording or playback. Thef
Using the Metronome Function ZOOM H2 69 Making metronome/ pre-count optional settings You can control the type of click sound,dynamic pattern, and vo
What the H2 Can Do ZOOM H2 7 Metronome function ( → p. 67) The built-in metronome function of the H2 isconvenient for use as a guide rhythm duringre
Using the Metronome Function ZOOM H2 70 At this screen, you can select the beat patternfrom 0/4 to 8/4 or 6/8 (0/4 results inunaccented sound).Move t
ZOOM H2 71 Connecting the H2 to a Computer Connecting the [USB] port of the H2 to a computer allows use of the H2 as a card reader or audiointerface.
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 72 An icon for the SD card in the H2 will appearon the desktop of the computer, and the cardcan be accessed f
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 73 7. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key untilthe stereo mode or 4-channel mode to
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 74 required. For details on operation, refer to thedocumentation of the software. HINT • The H2 will be recog
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 75 HINT To cancel the setting and return to the previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing th
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 76 ● Input source selection Select the input source in the same way aswhen using the H2 as a recorder ( → p.
Connecting the H2 to a Computer ZOOM H2 77 canceled, the USB screen appears again. HINT If the unit was started on USB power, settings are saved when
ZOOM H2 78 Other Functions This section explains some additional functions and features of the H2. Setting the date and time You can set the internal
Other Functions ZOOM H2 79 5. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key untilthe stereo mode or 4-channel mode top screenappears
ZOOM H2 8 Parts of the H2Front panelRear panel[MIC ACTIVE]indicator* Flashes if the front-side mic signal is distorted.* Flashes if the rear-side m
Other Functions ZOOM H2 80 HINT To cancel the change and return to the previous screen, press the 4 (MENU) key without pressing the 5 (REC) key.
Other Functions ZOOM H2 81 4. Return to the top screen. Repeatedly press the 4 (MENU) key untilthe stereo mode top screen appears again. Adjusting
Other Functions ZOOM H2 82 Controlling the backlight on/off setting When the H2 is in the default condition, thedisplay backlight turns itself offau
Other Functions ZOOM H2 83 Specifying the battery type The H2 shows the remaining battery capacityusing a segment indicator on the display. Theaccura
Other Functions ZOOM H2 84 Making settings for the key hold function To prevent changing settings by mistake whilerecording, the H2 incorporates a f
Other Functions ZOOM H2 85 The display changes as follows and theupgrading process begins.When the upgrading process is finished, theindication "
ZOOM H2 86 Specifications Recorder Stereo mode 4CH modeTracks 24 Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks 24 Maximum number of simultaneous pl
Specifications ZOOM H2 87 <Playback>Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
ZOOM H2 88 Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the H2, check the following points first. Problems during recording/ playback
ZOOM H2 89 Error Messages Card related messages Cause Remedy No Card No SD card is inserted. Insert SD card and turn power on. No File A valid file wa
Parts of the H2 ZOOM H2 9Left side panelBottom panelRight side panel[PHONES/LINE OUT]jackVOLUME [+]/[-] keys[POWER] switch[DC 9V] jack[SD CARD] slot
ZOOM H2 90 Index 3D panning ... 32 4-channel mode ... 6, 27 Balance adjustment (3D panning)... 32 Converting to s
Index ZOOM H2 91 [P] Play mode ... 45 Playback 4-channel mode... 31 Stereo mode ... 25 [PLAY/REC] indicator...
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90 deg.120 deg.ZOOM H2 Simple Recording GuideTips for Mic pattern settingUse windscreen on mic of H2 when outdoor recording.You can monitor the input
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